Software Reliability Theory
Michael Rung-Tsong Lyu · Encyclopedia of Software Engineering · 2002
Abstract Software reliability modeling has, surprisingly to many, been around since the early 1970s with the pioneering works of Jelinski and Moranda, Shooman, and Coutinho. The theory behind software reliability is presented, and some of the major models that have appeared in the literature from both historical and applications perspectives are described. Emerging techniques for software reliability research field are also included. The following four key components in software reliability theory and modeling:historical background, theory, modeling, andemerging techniquesare addressed. These items are discussed in a general way, rather than attempting to discuss a long list of details.